Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside
1785 Eldron Blvd SE, Palm Bay FL, 32909
- Ages6 wks – 5 yrs
- HoursContact for hours
- Capacity273 children
Overview
About Us
Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside is a licensed child care center with a extra-large DCF-licensed capacity of 273 children in Palm Bay, Florida.
Programs on record for this provider include Florida's free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) and Gold Seal Quality Care designation. Use the licensing, inspection, and parent-review sections below to review the full record before contacting Pineapple Cove Academy - Bayside.
Florida DCF
Safety & Licensing
Florida DCF License
C18BR0382
Inspection History
1 clean inspection · 2 with findings in the last 3
- CleanNov '25
FindingMar '26
Mar 11, 2026
07-06: The vehicle alarm installed was not in working condition. CCF Handbook, Section 2.5.4 Comments The alarm installed for vehicle listed in supplemental was not in working condition. TA given vehicle mus… | 15-03: The facility did not have 35 square feet of usable floor space per child for the number of children observed in care. The facility had a capacity of [14] based on 35 square feet and [18] children were… | 19-02: A minimum distance of 18'' was not maintained between each napping/sleeping space. CCF Handbook, Section 3.6.2, C Comments A minimum distance of 18 was not maintained between cribs with infant napping… | 24-24: Frozen food was not [ labeled by date and type]. CCF Handbook, Section 3.9.2, F.2 and 3. Comments Frozen food was not labeled by date and type. TA given label food that is not in manufactures original… | 28-02: Bottles and/or sippy cups brought from home were
FindingMay '26
May 8, 2026
04-01: Supervision of children in the [VPK 1 A 4 year old] group was inadequate in that [The teacher was working on behavior charts lacking supervision.]. CCF Handbook, Section 2.4 Comments Per Child Care Pe…
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Verified Credentials
- Level 2 Background Checks
- CPR / First Aid Certified Staff
- Secure Entry System
- Continuous Video Monitoring (facilities only)
Minimums required by Florida DCF licensing for every Licensed Child Care Facility. Individual center audits may cover more than the list above.
What the record says
Provider highlights
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Signals of care
Strengths
- Quality: Gold Seal accredited by the state
- Programs: Offers Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK)
Points to verify
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